Explosion that left man dead and three injured in Alloa ‘deafening’
An explosion which ripped through flats leaving one man dead and three people injured created a “deafening noise”, a restaurant manager has said. Emergency services were called to the scene in Alloa, ...
Court of Appeal dismisses challenge against London Metal Exchange nickel ruling
Commodity trader Elliott previously said the LME’s decision to suspend and cancel nickel trades in March 2022 caused it to lose millions in profit.
Police warn businesses to be 'vigilant' after fake £20 notes used
Local police officers in Eden have warned residents and business owners to be ‘vigilant’ after receiving intel on a number of fake £20 notes ...
What we learned from Carlisle United's draw with Colchester United
Carlisle United earned a 0-0 draw at Colchester United on Saturday – but what did we learn from the game? Let’s take a look.
Which TGI Fridays locations are closing? Full list
Popular chain TGI Fridays has confirmed the 35 restaurants that will be closing "immediately". The business announced that it would be closing locations across the country after accepting a new rescue ...
Starmer: Wrong to consider total ban on UK arms sales to Israel
Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out a total ban on arms sales to Israel, amid claims such a move could aid Gaza ceasefire efforts. The Prime Minister said a complete ban would cover arms being used for ...
D&D McWilliams Opticians will stock G1 AI-AR Glasses
An independent opticians will stock AI/AR glasses that offer live language translations, app notifications, and much more.
O’Neill ‘deeply sorry’ for damage to charity as she faces MLAs on McMonagle row
Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said she is “deeply sorry” for damage caused to the reputation of a charity which employed a former Sinn Fein press officer who was under ...
Zharnel Hughes eyeing his third British sprint record with 60m in his sights
Hughes became Britain’s fastest man over both 100m and 200m in 2023 before injury wrecked his 2024 Olympic hopes in Paris.
Bus carrying up to 70 people crashes in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said it was “with a major incident at Carrowdore involving a bus with up to 70 passengers”. It added that it had dispatched “multiple resources” to the scene.
Leader of teaching union NASUWT will not seek re-election
General Secretary of NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union, Dr Patrick Roach, has today announced he will not be seeking a further term as General Secretary.Dr Roach told members, staff and activists that the ...
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Coroner says he has no powers to grant public funds to disgraced breast surgeon
A coroner has ruled that he has no powers to grant legal funding to jailed breast surgeon Ian Paterson ahead of the first of 62 inquests into the deaths of his former patients. During preliminary ...